In the next few years, the UK’s constitution will be re-shaped. This includes the BBC. A new book, from openDemocracy and Commonwealth Publishing, rethinks what Britain in the 21st century needs from its public media.

In the next few years, the UK’s constitution will be re-shaped. This includes the BBC. A new book, from openDemocracy and Commonwealth Publishing, rethinks what Britain in the 21st century needs from its public media.

In the next few years, the UK’s constitution will be re-shaped. This includes the BBC. A new book, from openDemocracy and Commonwealth Publishing, rethinks what Britain in the 21st century needs from its public media.

Facebook has created an echo chamber by only showing its users what they want to see, which means political polarisation, hyper-partisanship and culture wars. Facebook needs to face up to its responsibilities.

Public service broadcasters are implicated in legitimising
neoliberal policies in response to political and economic crisis. The coverage
of RTÉ, for example, invited Irish viewers to cheer on the forces of
technocratic fiscal responsibility.

From
extortionate ticket prices to networking events for the privileged the UK’s
biggest documentary festival excludes many talented filmmakers. This is particularly
ironic given the democratic concerns of the form.